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Old 12-02-2020, 10:54 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by M_a_t_t View Post
I think the "old" sedan looks the sharpest. I think my Fiat is one of my favorites in the looks department.
I am exactly the opposite--to me, the old shape looks clunky. Give me a quasi-fastback, modern sedan any day. Something like the new Sonata; not the best from the front, but just stunning from the rear:



I thought it interesting that Scibor-Rylski argues that aerodynamics and styling follow a natural progression toward forms that are both more aerodynamically sound and more aesthetically pleasing.

I agree on the throttle-stop testing for the spoiler change.

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